One of the Finest Lots on Powers Run — Exceptional Privacy & Development Potential
1559 Powers Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Lot Size: ~0.9 Acres
Utilities: Public Water, Sewer, Electric & Gas Onsite
A rare opportunity to own one of the most desirable parcels on Powers Run. This large, and unusually private 0.9-acre lot offers the best of both O’Hara Township and the Fox Chapel area.
The property sits at a high point along Powers Run. The parcel is dry, well-drained & flat, perfect for an estate development. Privacy is exceptional: the property adjoins the Fox Chapel High School athletic fields at a corner and all but one neighboring property presents their rear yards toward the site, creating a quiet and remarkably sheltered setting.
The lot is also larger than most surrounding properties, adding flexibility that is increasingly difficult to find along Powers Run.
Exceptional Opportunity for a High-End Build
This is a rare opportunity to create a substantial new residence in an established luxury neighborhood.
Three nearby new-construction homes on Powers Run have recently achieved approximately $1.8M–$2.4M, underscoring the strength of the luxury market along this road.
The size and configuration of the property provide room for a pool, detached structures, outbuildings, or other accessory improvements, offering the flexibility expected of a true estate property.
Builders and developers are encouraged to inquire early regarding the property's significant redevelopment potential. For the right buyer, the value may lie not simply in the existing house, but in the opportunity to create an exceptional new residence on one of the larger, more private and elevated parcels on Powers Run.
The Best of Both Worlds
O’Hara Township taxes
Fox Chapel lifestyle and setting
Larger than surrounding parcels
Elevated, private setting
Adjacent to Fox Chapel athletic fields
Public utilities already onsite
Room for a pool and accessory structures
Strong nearby luxury-home values
Significant potential for a high-end new build
An Exceptional Homesite
This property was among the area's early homesites, with the original house constructed in 1876. The enduring appeal of the location is evident in the property's setting today.
The Zestimate does not adequately reflect the potential value of this property, as the land itself is the primary asset. Opportunities to acquire a large, elevated, private and potentially redevelopment-oriented parcel on Powers Run are exceptionally limited.
Whether envisioned as a renovation, replacement home, or completely new estate, this property offers a rare opportunity to create something exceptional in one of the area's most desirable locations.
For sale by owner
$598,000
1559 Powers Run Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
3beds
1,871sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1876
0.9 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$320/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Elevated private settingExceptional privacy
What the owner loves about this home
It's home!
- 25 days
- 1,294
- 26
Listed by:
Property Owner (206) 412-6660
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Central
Features
- Basement: Partially finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,871 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.9 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0360S00026000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1876
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Pittsburgh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $320/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $196,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,378
- Date on market: 8/16/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,973/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $598,000+1712.1%$320/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/1975 | Sold | $33,000$18/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,378 +9.6% | $178,000 |
| 2024 | $4,907 +482.8% | $178,000 |
| 2023 | $842 | $178,000 |
| 2022 | $842 | $178,000 |
| 2021 | $842 +2% | $178,000 |
| 2020 | $825 -2% | $178,000 |
| 2019 | $842 -83% | $178,000 |
| 2018 | $4,948 +9.3% | $178,000 |
| 2017 | $4,527 +437.6% | $178,000 |
| 2016 | $842 -81.1% | $178,000 |
| 2015 | $4,466 +726.6% | $178,000 |
| 2014 | $540 | $178,000 -1.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $181,000 +57.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $115,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $115,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $115,200 +1.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $113,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $113,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $113,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $113,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $113,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $113,000 -11.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $128,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $128,000 |
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